Country house for sale with private pool in Ricaurte

Now that you've seen the asking price, discover everything this country house has to offer, less than 3 hours from Bogotá and just minutes from Girardot, and consider why it could be an interesting investment today, with possibilities to explore in the future.

With a lot measuring 28 m (92 ft) wide by 65 m (213 ft) deep, approximately 2,000 m² (21,528 sq ft) of land, and nearly 350 m² (3,767 sq ft) of built area, this country house offers 8 bedrooms, 3 with air conditioning, and 5 bathrooms. It also features a private swimming pool, parking for 5 vehicles, fruit trees, and generous green spaces to enjoy the warm climate year-round.

Located less than 3 hours from Bogotá, in Ricaurte, Cundinamarca, a town closely connected to Girardot, the property is in a region with an established tourism and vacation-home market, as well as hotels, recreational destinations, and residential properties geared toward weekend getaways and holiday stays.

More space to imagine more possibilities

Beyond enjoying the house as it is or renovating it to suit your taste, the generous lot invites you to explore other potential uses. Subject to applicable zoning and land-use regulations, the green areas could potentially accommodate cabins, prefabricated homes, modular housing units, or glamping-style accommodations, as well as other tourism and commercial projects.

Its location, in an area with tourism activity, access to everyday services, and convenient road connections, adds appeal for those seeking a property that combines personal enjoyment with potential for future development.

A home to enjoy today, with possibilities to explore tomorrow.

Have you discovered Ricaurte yet? Could this be the place you've been looking for? Keep reading to find out why this region deserves your attention.

WHY RICAURTE?

There are places you visit for a weekend. And there are places that begin to feel like your own. Ricaurte belongs to the second category.

A place that works for more than one stage of life

Perhaps that is what makes Ricaurte particularly interesting. You don't have to know exactly what the next ten years will look like. Today, it can be a weekend home, tomorrow, it can become a retirement residence.

In between, it can be the place where your children and grandchildren gather or a property that generates income when you are not using it. That flexibility is part of the appeal of owning rather than simply vacationing here.

And there is something else worth noticing

Ricaurte is growing. Municipal projections indicate a population increase from approximately 15,820 people in 2024 to more than 20,600 by 2035. At the same time, infrastructure, tourism and public-service projects are being developed to support that growth.

That doesn't guarantee a particular return on an individual property, but it does provide a more tangible foundation for considering Ricaurte as a place to live, spend time and build long-term property value.

Come for the climate, stay for the lifestyle

Ricaurte isn't trying to be Bogotá, and it doesn't need to be. It offers something different: warm weather, space, family time and a more relaxed pace of life, within reasonable reach of the capital. It also offers local services, shops and recreational options, allowing you to enjoy a quieter setting without giving up many of the conveniences of city life.

For some, that means an ideal place to enjoy weekends; for others, it could be where a new chapter in retirement begins. And for those looking for more than just quality of life, it could be a second home with different possibilities for the future, including a property that generates income when not in use.

Sounds interesting, doesn't it? Keep reading to learn more about the area!

Just 142 km (88 mi) from Bogotá, with an average temperature of around 28°C (82°F) and the natural setting of the Alto Magdalena region, Ricaurte offers something increasingly difficult to find: warm weather, generous space in a less hectic setting, and a slower pace of life without giving up proximity to a major city: Colombia's capital.

For a family in Bogotá, this can mean a true weekend escape without having to travel long distances. For someone approaching retirement, it can offer the opportunity to enjoy a warmer, more relaxed lifestyle without being too far from an area with good access to everyday services, such as the Ricaurte – Girardot area. For Colombians living abroad or buyers considering a second home, it offers a place to enjoy personally while retaining investment potential.

It is worth noting that the department of Cundinamarca has consistently recorded security indicators below the national average, an additional factor to consider when evaluating the region for extended stays or as a possible future home.

A warmer way of living

The appeal is not just the temperature, but everything the climate makes possible: days by the pool, gardens you can genuinely enjoy year-round, barbecues by the pool, outdoor meals with family and friends, mornings without Bogotá's chill, and children with space to run, play and spend time together.

That combination has helped make the Girardot–Ricaurte area one of the better-known destinations for leisure homes in central Colombia.

Unlike an isolated country property, Ricaurte is part of an established community, with hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, tourist attractions and everyday services nearby. The local tourism authority itself highlights the area's natural resources, waterways and recreational attractions as assets for developing local, regional and international tourism.

Not isolated, not overcrowded

That balance matters. A retirement property can be beautiful, but if everything requires a long drive, the dream can quickly become inconvenient. A vacation property can be attractive, but if it feels like another crowded resort, it loses some of the privacy that made you consider a second home in the first place.

Ricaurte sits between those two extremes.

Girardot offers more extensive urban infrastructure and services nearby, while Ricaurte retains a more residential, green and relaxed character. The area also has an established hospitality and commercial sector, including hotels, restaurants and supermarkets along the Peñalisa–Ricaurte corridor.

Ricaurte is also evolving, with continued investment in infrastructure, mobility, water services and commercial development. These initiatives contribute to the community's growth and increasingly connect the area with its surroundings.

New infrastructure, improved connectivity and continued investment are helping the area grow while seeking to preserve the relaxed character that draws people here in the first place.

For anyone considering a home to enjoy for years to come, that combination matters: a place you can enjoy today, with a community that continues to develop around you.

Key distances

5 min
Girardot

10 min
Unicentro Girardot

17 min
Priscilago

<3 hrs
Bogotá

More than just a place on the map

Ricaurte offers a combination that is difficult to capture in a simple distance chart: warm weather, outdoor living, a slower pace of life, proximity to Bogotá and the amenities and services of a regional city, together with the recreational appeal of the Magdalena River and surrounding destinations.

For a second home, family retreat or investment, the location provides both the space to enjoy the property itself and convenient access to the wider region.

A proven Airbnb
vacation market

1,100+
Ricaurte Active Listings

1,500+
Girardot Active Listings

45,000+
Verified Guest Reviews

4.5+
Average Guest Ratings

These figures, based on Airbnb active listings and reviews, reflect an established and active short-term rental market in the Ricaurte–Girardot area.

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